HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILDREN LOVE SCHOOL Theres a wide range of readiness among young children for reading, writing, and adding. These skills will come in time. Meanwhile, your job is to help your kids view school as a happy place to be. For some children, a positive attitude about school may require coaxing, since school presents a lot of new challenges -- being away from Mom, making new friends, taking turns. Heres how to help your child meet those challenges -- whether hes starting kindergarten, preschool etc. BE PUNCTUAL Its not always easy to get anywhere on time with little kids, but its worth making an extra effort to be prompt on school days. A child may feel like an outsider if the others are already there, engaged in activities. Being on time at the end of the day is just as important. Standing alone while the other kids are happily reuniting with loved ones can cause a young child to worry that by going to school, she risks losing you -- or getting lost. NOW WHEN ITS TIME TO GO A main part of the curriculum for children starting school is learning to feel secure in the classroom even though theyre away from Mom, Dad, or babysitter. You can help by trying to keep your own anxiety in check, as a childs fear is often fueled by his parents. If you seem worried, he may decide school isnt a safe or nice place to be. Usually, its best to leave the classroom when the teacher suggests it. Put your trust in the teacher. This is a time for your child to bond with her and to realize that shes another person in his life who will keep him safe. TEAM UP WITH THE TEACHER If school doesnt go smoothly for a child, its human nature to blame the teacher. But accusations are sure to backfire, even if the teacher really is part of the problem. If you accuse him, you put him on the defensive, which is counterproductive. Instead, say in a nonthreatening way that youre concerned for your child, and ask how you can work together to solve the problem. Teachers feel positive when they see that a parent cares and is interested and concerned but not breathing down their necks or telling them how to teach. They also find it helpful if parents alert them to any information they have about how children are feeling at school. For instance, some kids may be stoic if someone hits or teases them, but cry about it when they get home. It helps to keep the teacher in the loop. Also, give a heads-up about anything going on at home that may affect how your child is feeling -- not just biggies like illness in the family, but also more mundane issues like a sleepless night or a nightmare. That way, the teacher will be able to put the childs negative mood or behavior in context and can even help her through the rough patch. WINNIET INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL ...Providing the Education necessary!
Posted on: Mon, 27 Jan 2014 11:00:01 +0000
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